By Nkanu Egbe There is a quiet irony in the modern business world. We chase the newest frameworks, the latest management theories, and the most sophisticated financial models—yet some of the most enduring principles of enterprise were written thousands of years ago in the Book of Proverbs. It is not a business book in the conventional Read More…
While the Island often gets the “glamour” spotlight, Ikeja and Surulere are the functional engines of the Lagos makeup industry. They represent the “Old Guard” and the “Commercial Hub,” respectively, where the majority of professional training and high-volume retail happens. Ikeja: The Commercial & Training Powerhouse Ikeja is the nerve centre for the industry because it balances corporate offices, Read More…
Ikeja GRA remains the premier destination for business dining in Lagos, offering a mix of sophisticated hotel-based restaurants and independent upscale bistros that provide the necessary privacy and ambiance for professional discussions. Ikeja’s dining scene is centered around the upscale Ikeja GRA area and the bustling City Mall, offering a variety of sophisticated Asian, local Read More…
The plumbing space in Lagos is a dynamic and essential sector of the city’s construction and facility management industry. Because of the city’s unique geography (islands and mainland) and rapid urbanisation, the industry is characterised by a mix of high-end engineering firms and a massive network of informal but skilled artisans. If you’re looking for Read More…
The pest control and fumigation landscape in Lagos is a highly specialized sector driven by the city’s tropical climate and rapid urbanization, which create significant demand for managing pests like mosquitoes, bed bugs, rodents, and termites. The industry is strictly regulated to ensure public health safety and environmental protection. Market Characteristics and Trends The space Read More…
By Joy Mfon Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan Lagos never stands still. As Nigeria’s commercial capital, the city pulses with energy—boardroom meetings in Victoria Island, site visits in Lekki, conferences in Ikeja, and social events stretching late into the night. But beneath this vibrancy lies a familiar challenge: movement. Getting around Lagos is, for many, Read More…
Where skyline views meet fine dining, cocktails, and Lagos energy The Rise of Rooftop Culture in Lagos Lagos is a city that refuses to be experienced from just one level. It rises—through glass towers in Victoria Island, oceanfront developments in Lekki, and the ever-busy commercial pulse of Ikeja. And increasingly, the best way to take Read More…
Lagos has quietly developed one of the most vibrant short-let apartment markets in Africa. In districts like Lekki Phase 1, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Eko Atlantic, serviced apartments now compete directly with luxury hotels by offering more space, privacy, and residential comfort. For business travellers, diaspora visitors, film crews, and families visiting Lagos for weddings Read More…
Victoria Island is where Lagos does business. From multinational headquarters and banks to law firms, consulting companies, and fast-growing technology startups, the district hosts thousands of meetings every week. But many of those meetings do not happen in conference rooms. They happen over lunch. The business lunch has become a quiet institution in Lagos’ corporate Read More…
By Joy Mfon Essien The Lagos Business Reality Lagos is not just Nigeria’s commercial capital—it is its economic heartbeat. From the ports of Apapa to the tech hubs of Yaba and the corporate towers of Victoria Island, the city hums with relentless energy. Every day, thousands of entrepreneurs launch new ventures, drawn by the promise Read More…